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Oral Surgery

Oral Surgery is described by the General Dental Council (GDC) as "treatment and ongoing management of irregularities and pathology of the jaw and mouth that require surgical intervention".

It includes the specialty previously known as Surgical Dentistry.

  • Overview of Oral Surgery

    Find out more about Oral Surgery

  • Recruitment timeline

    Key dates you need for Oral Surgery

  • Applying

    Check you are eligible and find out how to apply

  • Assessment of Dental Core competency

    Dental Core competency must be demonstrated to be eligible for Oral Surgery

  • Longlisting and shortlisting

    Everything you need to know about longlisting and shortlisting

  • Vacancies and preferencing

    See indicative post numbers for Oral Surgery

  • Self-assessment

    Find out information about self-assessment for Oral Surgery

  • Virtual interviews

    Find information regarding interviews for Oral Surgery

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    How you will receive offers and feedback, how to send us your enquiries and how to submit an appeal

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